They Said I Was A Burden And Asked Me To Leave Then I Bought The Building They Rented

independence, Amanda. You wanted me out of your life. You got what you wanted. Now pay your rent like an adult.”

They didn’t move.

Chad picked up extra shifts at the plant. Amanda got a weekend job at a retail store. They cut back on restaurants, subscriptions, vacations.

The rent came in on time every month. They stopped calling.

I didn’t reach out.

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